Chief Executive Officer, The Oxford Trust

Association for Science and Discovery Centres; Bristol; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent charitable organization in Oxford seeks a dynamic Chief Executive Officer to provide visionary leadership and strategic direction. The ideal candidate will demonstrate senior leadership experience, financial acumen, and a passion for innovation in STEM education. Responsibilities include driving growth and ensuring sustainability through effective partnerships and fundraising. This is a unique opportunity to impact Oxfordshire's innovation ecosystem significantly.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in senior leadership roles with strategic planning capabilities.
• Experience in financial management and governance.
• Strong communicator who can build partnerships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to the Trust.
• Drive innovation and growth across the organization.
• Ensure financial sustainability through effective budgeting and fundraising.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Strategic planning

Financial management

Strong communication skills

Partnership building

Commercial acumen

Job description

Deadline 19 Jan 2026 Organisation The Oxford Trust Job title Chief Executive Officer Location Oxford

The Oxford Trust is now seeking to appoint a new Chief Executive who will provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to ensure it continues to achieve its mission and long-term goals.

This role requires a dynamic leader who can balance operational excellence with advocacy for science and innovation, fostering partnerships across academia, education, industry, and the community.

Reporting to the Board, the new CEO will drive innovation and growth across all of the Trust’s work, ensuring financial sustainability through effective budgeting, fundraising and income generation. They will also be an ambassador for the Trust right across Oxfordshire’s innovation ecosystem and beyond.

Candidates will have a track record of senior leadership including strategic planning, financial management and governance. They will be a strong communicator, a partnership builder and commercially astute. They should be passionate about innovation and the role of STEM education and skills within society, fully embracing The Oxford Trust’s mission and values.

More information on the role can be found here.

Deadline: 19th January, 5pm